Heavy Is a Hippopotamus
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$646
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1954

Heavy Is a Hippopotamus

Written by Miriam Schlein · Illustrated by Leonard Kessler

Discover the secrets of weight measurement.

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~530L
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Bookroo's summary

Uncover the mysteries of weight as you explore what heaviness and lightness truly mean. Dive into the world of measurement and learn how we quantify the weight of objects around us. What tools and methods reveal the unseen forces of gravity? This journey will change how you perceive the world, making the invisible visible and the complex simple. Are you ready to weigh in on the wonders of measurement?

From the publisher

A simple explanation of the measurement of weight

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1954)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~530L
Themes & topics
Books about weightBooks about mathBooks about measurement
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
June 1, 1954
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780201092172

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